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en-usPenn State University Relationsnews@psu.edu (Penn State News)The Medical Minute: Many people with congenital heart disease living longerhttp://news.psu.edu/story/346418/2015/02/26/medical-minute-many-people-congenital-heart-disease-living-longer
At one time, many children born with congenital heart disease (CHD) suffered from issues that carried fatal prognoses. That has changed, though, thanks to technological advancements.
http://news.psu.edu/story/346418/2015/02/26/medical-minute-many-people-congenital-heart-disease-living-longerThu, 26 Feb 2015 09:27 -0500Penn State News - childrenPenn State Hershey part of new report on pediatric cardiac surgery outcomeshttp://news.psu.edu/story/346407/2015/02/26/penn-state-hershey-part-new-report-pediatric-cardiac-surgery-outcomes
Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital is part of a first-of-its-kind report released today on pediatric and congenital heart surgery. The report on pediatric cardiac surgery outcomes is a first of its kind in Pennsylvania, and is the only statewide reporting effort like it in the nation.
http://news.psu.edu/story/346407/2015/02/26/penn-state-hershey-part-new-report-pediatric-cardiac-surgery-outcomesThu, 26 Feb 2015 09:20 -0500Penn State News - childrenOnline resource gives child care providers needed traininghttp://news.psu.edu/story/346112/2015/02/24/online-resource-gives-child-care-providers-needed-training
A new, free, online training module created by Dr. Benjamin Levi, director of Penn State Hershey’s Center for the Protection of Children, takes child care providers and employees of daycare centers through an interactive, story-based program that gives them the experiential learning they need to more accurately identify and report suspected child abuse.
http://news.psu.edu/story/346112/2015/02/24/online-resource-gives-child-care-providers-needed-trainingTue, 24 Feb 2015 12:30 -0500Penn State News - childrenHershey Bears make holiday visit to Children’s Hospitalhttp://news.psu.edu/story/338908/2014/12/17/hershey-bears-make-holiday-visit-children%E2%80%99s-hospital
The Hershey Bears traded in their hockey sticks for markers, glue and other craft supplies in a visit to brighten the holidays for some of their youngest fans.
http://news.psu.edu/story/338908/2014/12/17/hershey-bears-make-holiday-visit-children%E2%80%99s-hospitalWed, 17 Dec 2014 16:18 -0500Penn State News - childrenKohl’s, Penn State Hershey team up to fight childhood obesityhttp://news.psu.edu/story/334050/2014/11/11/kohl%E2%80%99s-penn-state-hershey-team-fight-childhood-obesity
Kohl’s has awarded Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital with $159,039 to support its Healthy Champions program, which teaches children and families the importance of bringing healthy choices to life – starting with eating healthy and getting active.
http://news.psu.edu/story/334050/2014/11/11/kohl%E2%80%99s-penn-state-hershey-team-fight-childhood-obesityTue, 11 Nov 2014 08:39 -0500Penn State News - childrenConquer Run on Oct. 4 to benefit Four Diamondshttp://news.psu.edu/story/326792/2014/09/17/conquer-run-oct-4-benefit-four-diamonds
On Saturday, Oct. 4, The Hershey Company will present the Conquer Run, which will bring together runners, walkers and volunteers for a 5K adventure through Hersheypark. Check-in opens at 6:30 a.m. Runners will start at 7:30 a.m. and walkers will begin at 8 a.m. All ages and skill levels are welcome. This event benefits Four Diamonds at Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital.
http://news.psu.edu/story/326792/2014/09/17/conquer-run-oct-4-benefit-four-diamondsWed, 17 Sep 2014 15:21 -0400Penn State News - childrenThe Medical Minute: Research continues improving the odds for kids with cancerhttp://news.psu.edu/story/325879/2014/09/11/research/medical-minute-research-continues-improving-odds-kids-cancer
The American Cancer Society reports one in every 285 children younger than 20 will be diagnosed with cancer. That makes childhood cancer relatively rare. Still, nearly 16,000 new cases were anticipated for 2014 resulting in 1,900 to 2,000 deaths. And for most parents, it’s a worst-case scenario. Through research, the outlook for children with cancer is far better today than it’s ever been, yet much more remains to be done.
http://news.psu.edu/story/325879/2014/09/11/research/medical-minute-research-continues-improving-odds-kids-cancerThu, 11 Sep 2014 08:57 -0400Penn State News - childrenThe Medical Minute: New car seat guidelines could keep kids safer during crasheshttp://news.psu.edu/story/322078/2014/08/06/medical-minute-new-car-seat-guidelines-could-keep-kids-safer-during-crashes
Keeping up with car seat rules and regulations can be dizzying. Laws vary from state to state, and they can differ from recommendations of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). According to Leigh Brown, health educator at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital’s Pediatric Injury Prevention Program and Safe Kids Dauphin County, NHTSA and AAP recommendations are based on the safest possible use of car seats for your children.
http://news.psu.edu/story/322078/2014/08/06/medical-minute-new-car-seat-guidelines-could-keep-kids-safer-during-crashesWed, 06 Aug 2014 06:00 -0400Penn State News - childrenThe Medical Minute: Children and hot cars a cause for deadly concernhttp://news.psu.edu/story/321915/2014/07/30/medical-minute-children-and-hot-cars-cause-deadly-concern
Nearly 700 children have lost their lives over the last 20 years in the United States as a result of being left in or playing in a hot car. At last count, the total in the U.S. this year is 18. National Heat Stroke Prevention Day is July 31.
http://news.psu.edu/story/321915/2014/07/30/medical-minute-children-and-hot-cars-cause-deadly-concernWed, 30 Jul 2014 16:56 -0400Penn State News - childrenPenn State Hershey gives children the chance to be Health Detectives this summerhttp://news.psu.edu/story/317498/2014/06/04/penn-state-hershey-gives-children-chance-be-health-detectives-summer
Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital is offering a Health Detective activity program over the summer for school-aged children. Booklets can be picked up at the main hospital information desk at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.
http://news.psu.edu/story/317498/2014/06/04/penn-state-hershey-gives-children-chance-be-health-detectives-summerWed, 04 Jun 2014 09:34 -0400Penn State News - childrenScience trumps junk in treating autismhttp://news.psu.edu/story/289547/2013/09/30/research/science-trumps-junk-treating-autism
Kimberly Schreck has met families who spent thousands of dollars, even remortgaged their homes, to pay for unproven treatments to try to help their autistic children. Schreck and her colleague Richard Foxx, both professors of psychology at Penn State Harrisburg, are helping families cut through the hype and zero in on the most effective treatments to help children with autism.
http://news.psu.edu/story/289547/2013/09/30/research/science-trumps-junk-treating-autismMon, 30 Sep 2013 10:20 -0400Penn State News - children